Physician - Hospitalist

The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY is recruiting for a full-time hospitalist to join the division.

Position Details: 
The team consists of approximately 25 hospitalists (4 full time nocturnists) and 1 advanced practitioner. In addition, there is one academic hospitalist on each day that is devoted to the Family Medicine residents. The full time day and night shift physicians work on average 13, twelve-hour shifts per month. Eight physicians work the day shift (7am-7pm) and two physicians works the night shift (7pm-7am). Workload is shared equally among the physicians. The typical census ranges from 90-130 with the average number of encounters per physician being 15-17 per day (8-10 at night). The scheduling entails a 7 on/7 off block schedule. We have a closed ICU and procedures are not required. Once all physicians have their schedules in place, extra shifts are available to the core group. Codes from 7am to 5pm are generally covered by the code team, attending on file and the ICU attending. During the night shift the ER assists the nocturnists to cover codes.

The full-time physicians are employed by the University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group. The Medical Group is governed by its physician members. The employment model transitioned from hospital employment to the Network Medical Group in 2018. Compensation is subject to the Medical Group Compensation Plan, which is reviewed and updated annually. 

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance
• Loan forgiveness program (if eligible) 
• Great comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Malpractice coverage 
• J-1 to H-1 immigration legal support 
• Competitive Salary: $303,020 (Daytime) & $342,041 (Nocturnist) 

Quality of Life

Situated on the Adirondack Coast of Lake Champlain, the small rural waterfront city of Plattsburgh offers a community experience that is full of history and activity. There is a distinct local charm to this area that celebrates local artisans, business, agriculture, and history. Activity in this city is centered around Lake Champlain with boating, sailing, windsurfing, fishing or just relaxing on one of the beaches. Just to the east, in the Adirondack Mountains, youll find abundant opportunities to hike, ski, mountain bike or just take in nature. When you are looking for new adventures, you can easily travel to Montreal, Burlington, VT and the Lake Placid Olympic Village, which are all within an hours drive.  Have it all in Plattsburgh, NY, a progressive community hospital with the lifestyle you have been looking for. For further information on the area please visit www.NorthCountryGoodLife.com and www.goadirondack.com

For more information, please contact:

Matt Canasi (Network Recruiter)

[email protected]

(561) 385-2057